Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike dam
Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike
Located in Beaufort, North Carolina, the Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike, also known as Texasgulf Pond #5b, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1986 for the purpose of storing tailings. Sitting on South Creek, this dam has a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 35 feet, with a storage capacity of 9690 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 323 acres and has a length of 3333 feet.
Regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, the Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of June 2020. The dam undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. With a state jurisdiction and regulatory agency oversight from NCDEQ and DEMLR, the dam operates under state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols to maintain compliance with safety standards.
Although the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its primary purpose of storing tailings for the phosphate industry highlights its importance in the local water resource management system. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike serves as a key infrastructure for maintaining water quality and environmental sustainability in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Van Swamp Near Hoke | 0 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Fort Barnwell | 610 cfs | → |
| Chicod Cr At Sr1760 Near Simpson | 2 cfs | → |
| Tar River At Greenville | 260 cfs | → |
| Trent River Near Trenton | 10 cfs | → |
| Neuse River At Kinston | 389 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike.
Boat launches
- Oyster Creek Road 558, 28552
- Griffin Road 46, 28587 Vandemere
- Lee Landing Road, New Bern
- Hyde County
- Midyette Street 301, Oriental
- Weyerhaeuser Road Craven County
Campgrounds
- Goose Creek State Park
- Goose Creek State Park Tent Campground
- Fisher Landing
- Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground
Paddle runs
- Brice Creek From Confluence With East/West Prongs To Nf Boundary Past Brice Creek Boat Ramp
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Trent River
- Fs Road 121-2 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- East Prong From Sr 1100 To Confluence With Brice Creek
- West Prong From Sr 1100 To Fs Road 121-2
- Headwaters To 1.24 River Miles Upstream From Us Hwy 17 Bridge
Track Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike
Where does the data for Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pcs Phosphate #5b Blend Dike.